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Forum: Beginner Discussion

02-09-2009, 06:56 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

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Posted By Mama2Raven

UPDATE: My orchids are doing so much better! ...

UPDATE: My orchids are doing so much better! :biggrin:

I noticed the roots getting brown and kinda soggy/mushy. So stopped watering them for about 2 weeks. I let the CHC get completely dry. ...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-26-2009, 08:40 PM

Replies: 4

Roots In Danger

Views: 871

Posted By Mama2Raven

Thanks Rabbit. Yes these are the same plants I...

Thanks Rabbit. Yes these are the same plants I was talking about in "Grandma Ruth Orchids" post.

I keep on trying to find valuable info on the web and in books but i cant find very much "new to...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-26-2009, 08:53 AM

Replies: 4

Roots In Danger

Views: 871

Posted By Mama2Raven

Roots In Danger

Hello Friends! I have 4 cyms that I am trying very hard to help. They were rescued from my husbands grandmothers house and are not doing well.

They keep getting brown soggy roots. I repotted...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-15-2009, 10:16 AM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Ok the orchids are in the new CHC. They potted...

Ok the orchids are in the new CHC. They potted up real nice. I got some more tips from other sites on techniques and such. It went real smooth.

I think the hardest part about growing or trying...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-14-2009, 02:44 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

THANK YOU! I was very concerned I was...

THANK YOU!

I was very concerned I was killing them. I had such a long struggle with my very first orchid that now i am kinda obsessive about it since I know I can't get anymore cuttings.

This...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-14-2009, 01:36 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Oh WOW. thank you all so much. This gives me...

Oh WOW. thank you all so much. This gives me hope.

I am currently soaking my coconut chunks in water as we speak. Long work day yesterday so it didn't get done.

I think I have a handle on...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-14-2009, 10:21 AM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

NEW PICTURES. I finally got my camera working so...

NEW PICTURES. I finally got my camera working so here is what I am dealing with.

Be prepared. It's sad.

The first picture is the one doing the worst. It has only one very tiny root and is...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-13-2009, 10:04 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Ok, Coconut Husk Chunks are in. I am going to...

Ok, Coconut Husk Chunks are in. I am going to repot in a mix w perlite. Any advice on proper potting technique for cyms???

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

01-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Replies: 3

NEWBIE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Views: 1,235

Posted By Mama2Raven

THANK YOU BECCA!!! I'm still learning how to...

THANK YOU BECCA!!!

I'm still learning how to use this page. Never been on a forum before!

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-09-2009, 12:14 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Thank you Christina. I am assuming that KLN is a...

Thank you Christina. I am assuming that KLN is a rooting hormone? I have some of that (but a different brand) but I was afraid to put it on the roots. I thought it would damage them or burn them...

Forum: Cymbidium Alliance

01-09-2009, 12:01 PM

Replies: 3

NEWBIE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Views: 1,235

Posted By Mama2Raven

NEWBIE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Hello Orchid Friends!:biggrin:

I have posted some questions in the beginners forum under "Grandma Ruth's Orchids." I NEED, NEED, NEED your advanced advice. Please go to my other thread and fill...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-09-2009, 11:31 AM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

PICTURE

UPDATE: So I moved the cyms under the lights. They seem to like it more than the window sill. The color looks a bit better. One is even showing signs of new root growth.

I have ordered and am...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

UPDATE: Last night my husband and I put the...

UPDATE: Last night my husband and I put the orchids under some lights to supplement the winter grayness. I noticed several things. On one plant there are small black flecks that are NOT dirt. What...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-08-2009, 06:12 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Thanks so much. I know the medium isn't great. ...

Thanks so much. I know the medium isn't great. The plants keep falling over! I am going to try to find coconut husks and see what happens.

Yes all of the cyms I am talking about were taken from...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

01-08-2009, 04:11 PM

Replies: 25

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Views: 2,953

Posted By Mama2Raven

Grandma Ruth's ORchids

Hello Everyone! I am so new.:hello

I have using this board as a lurker:blushing: to help my orchids on my own. But now I want some opinions and any constructive help.

Background: My...

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